Prevent Clogged Pipes And Drains With These Care Tips

Drains Are Bound to Get Clogged Eventually

Drains in kitchen and bathroom sinks are bound to get clogged eventually. Even with a strainer in place, there can be a lot of accidental pieces of food and other debris that make it through and become lodged.

Chemical drain cleaners are filled with powerful toxins that are bad for the environment, bad to breathe in, and bad for your drainage pipes.

The best way to care for your home’s drains is to be diligent with preventing clogs in the first place and calling in expert plumbing services to care for them when needed.

Tips for Preventing Clogs and Caring for Drains

1. Use a Strainer or Sieve

• Ensure it properly fits and offers full coverage for the drain opening.
• Thoroughly scrape dishes before rinsing them to avoid food particles slipping through the holes.
• Collect hair after every shower or bath. Many built-in sink catchers have holes too large to catch small particles, so purchasing a separate catcher can help.

2. Don’t Pour Fat and Grease Into Your Sink

• Grease solidifies and clogs pipes quickly.
• Instead, pour extra grease, fat, and oil from cooking into a spare can or container. Dispose of it once it solidifies.

3. Use Boiling Water Weekly

• Pour a pot of boiling water down each drain every week to melt and clear fats, oils, and sticky substances that build up.
• For simple clogs, try baking soda and vinegar. Pour them down the drain, wait several minutes, then flush thoroughly with hot water to clear the acidic vinegar away.

4. Monitor Children’s Play

• Avoid letting children play with small objects near sinks or tubs to prevent them from washing down the drain.
• This is another reason to avoid using harsh chemicals that could pose a danger to their health.

When Prevention Isn’t Enough

Even after following these prevention tips, clogs do occur. When they do, The Super Plumber – Plumbing and Drain Services is here to save the drains.

We use the latest equipment and techniques to get the job done efficiently and expertly. Our diagnostic tools allow us to:

• Identify the exact problem.
• Fix it with the best strategy to protect your infrastructure and hardware.
• Leave your drains running smoothly.

Why Choose The Super Plumber?

• 12 Years of Experience: Helping island residents with their plumbing problems.
• The Super Mission: Providing Vancouver Island with the most convenient plumbing experience.
• Guaranteed Satisfaction: We offer 100% satisfaction and regular service rates from 8 AM to 8 PM, 365 days-a-year.
• On-Time Guarantee: If we’re not on time, we pay you $100 for the inconvenience.
• Transparent Pricing: Exact costs provided upfront with low-cost options available.
• Clean and Efficient Techniques: Solutions that protect your drains and plumbing.

Contact Us Today

Our company is founded on positive relationships, transparency, and dependability. Please contact us to learn more about how we can help with your drains and other plumbing needs.